The secretive private space company Blue Origin has successfully tested the crew escape system of its upcoming manned capsule. Unlike the comment on the video, I think it hits with a pretty hefty thump at the end. I do like the weird way the parachutes gradually deploy, though.
It sure kicked up a big cloud of dust when it landed. Seems like they may want to slow the descent just a wee bit more.
Posted by: Ron_in_CO on October 24, 2012 09:40 PM